Synergistic Discourse

A dear friend of mine, who I’ve known for close to 30 years and just so happens to be one of the most intelligent, knowledgeable, and insightful people I know, has been visiting me for…

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Hot Intimacy

Falling in love is grand. There’s that spark of aliveness and vibrancy, energy, passion, and epiphany, like everything has fallen perfectly into place and just makes sense. Life seems so full of meaning and beauty…

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Taking Risks

This past weekend a good friend (and soulmate) of mine assembled a group of his closest allies to join him in celebration of his sixty-fifth birthday. It was a gathering more than a party, an…

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Hassle-Free Traveling, Living

We get dropped off at the curb at LAX in the morning, a few days after Christmas, the four of us, myself, my wife, two toddlers, three bags we want to check, four carry-ons, and…

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In Pursuit of Humility

Our society, quite literally, prides itself on confidence. Our heroes and role models teem with it; the celebrities, Grammy-winning musicians, and sports superstars so many of us seem to idolize (and are taught to at a young age)…

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The Failure Bias: We Are Sparta!

There’s a lot of talk on the internet about success, how you can do anything you set your mind to if you just believe in yourself and follow a certain set of tips or guidelines,…

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5 Gutsy Things to Say on Valentine’s Day

It never hurts to tell your partner “I love you” or whisper a romantic compliment to him or her, especially on Valentine’s Day. That said, there are some other, more unexpected things you might also say that could surprise your partner with your unusual maturity and depth. This Valentine’s Day, try sparking some loving conversation with one of the following, at first baffling, statements.
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Counseling for Kids

One of my fondest counseling experiences was with a single mother who came to me seeking help for her fifteen-year-old daughter, who she described as having poor social skills and issues with explosive anger. The…

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